Terma A/S

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Terma A/S is a Danish company that develops and markets high-tech solutions, systems, and products for civilian and military applications.

From making thermometers to producing star trackers, Terma has evolved into a global supplier of high-tech products and technology to the defense and aerospace industries. The group's international customers contribute more than 80 % of Terma's total sales.

Non-defense businesses of Terma include air traffic management systems, radar systems, IT services, and equipment for the space industry.

The group has established a presence in the United States with the 2004 formation of subsidiary Terma North America in Georgia and Washington, D.C..

Customers of the group include the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the Royal Danish Navy, the United States Air Force, and Northrop Grumman.

Terma A/S headquarters are located in Lystrup near Århus, Denmark. In Denmark, other Terma facilities are located at Grenaa, Herlev, and Skive. Abroad, Terma locations include Leiden, The Netherlands; Darmstadt near Frankfurt, Germany; Washington D.C., Warner Robins, Georgia, USA and Singapore.

Terma was founded in 1944 by Orla and Svend Aage Jørgensen, and is 100 % Danish-owned. Terma is owned by Thrige Holding A/S (90 %) and Terma A/S (10 %).